Great midtown spot - on a quieter block - for a classic French bistro experience. Ideal for small, intimate get togethers or larger groups. Attentive service, well prepared food and a lively tempo.
Francois
Cassoulet and quenelles are always exceptional. Wine arrived a tad bit late into the meal but was delicious!
robert e
Has been top notch since opening. The chicken for two, pommefrittes & profiteroles never miss but everything on the menu is excellent. We had the cod last night and it was prepared and presented as well as his places in Monaco, Paris or London.
Christian
Lunch at Benoit is always a great experience. Food is consistently good and service professional and attentionate.
carol
This is one of my favorite places near the theater district. It's elegant, the food is superb, service always warm and attentive. It was quiet on a Saturday when we came for lunch. We each started with onion soup, which was piping hot, richly flavored and with plenty of cheese. Then I had a croque madame, my friend had a salad. We were both very pleased. The wine-by-the-glass list is short, but has a good variety, including one of my top picks, gruner veltliner. Next time I'll be sure to get the quenelles, which I've had a few times before and find the best anywhere.
Jeffory J
Exactly what was going for. It f lt like an upscale Parisian bistro. The only difference is English instead of French! Wonderful Delightful. Could not recommend it highly enough
Rick
Dining at Benoit should feel like a treat, but unfortunately, my experience left me with the opposite impression. From the moment we sat down, the service felt less like hospitality and more like a race. Rather than enjoying a relaxed evening out, we felt constantly hurried, as if the staff was eager to turn the table as quickly as possible. The atmosphere wasn't helped by the overly intrusive approach of the servers. They were very much “in your face,” yet somehow managed to miss the essence of true hospitality: being warm, attentive, and accommodating. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt pressured and uncomfortable. There was no sense of anticipation being met, no thoughtful suggestions, no effort to create a pleasant dining experience. A restaurant like Benoit should be a place where guests linger, savor, and enjoy. Sadly, what we encountered was closer to an eating contest — a rush from start to finish, with little regard for the customer's comfort or pace. For a spot carrying Alain Ducasse's name, the lack of care and refinement in the service was especially disappointing. In short: the food may be fine, but the way guests are treated leaves much to be desired. Dining here felt less like hospitality and more like being pushed out the door.
Turner
Had brunch there. Ordered Eggs Benedict which arrived on rock hard toast and cold eggs (and nothing else on plate). We sent it back and new serving was just the same. Waiter told us Eggs Benedict are served at room temperature. Will not go back there
Ryan
Benoit is the place to Go when you want perfectly executed traditional French cuisine and I do mean perfect. Duck was cooked exquisitely, crispy skin and rare inside. notable also the chocolate soufflé was the lightest I've ever been served. Champagne selection was large and exquisitely curated. Restaurant is beautiful but not pretentious more like a brasserie in Paris. Wonderful Evening!
Sylvia
Meh Some dishes were good but almost everything was drowning in sauce/salad dressing. No buzz in the too brightly lit room. Our waiter didn't seem to know the menu. However, we found a good value proposition on the wine list.
High end, haute cuisine at affordable prices. Cheaper than going to Paris and just as tasty!
Matthew
Perfectly French classics every time we go. Best peppercorn sauce I've ever had. Wine list list superb. Service friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Overall our favourite restaurant in NY.
KEN
Benoit is a beautiful French restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is perfect. I've been many times and will be be back when I am in NYC again.
Feriandas
Excellent restaurant. Moderately priced, great service, attractive menu. I liked wine selection, plenty of French wines.
Diana
lovely authentic French restaurant in the heart of NYC. Had the Filet Mignon which was cooked to perfection. Very attentive service and lovely ambiance.
Great midtown spot - on a quieter block - for a classic French bistro experience. Ideal for small, intimate get togethers or larger groups. Attentive service, well prepared food and a lively tempo.
Cassoulet and quenelles are always exceptional. Wine arrived a tad bit late into the meal but was delicious!
Has been top notch since opening. The chicken for two, pommefrittes & profiteroles never miss but everything on the menu is excellent. We had the cod last night and it was prepared and presented as well as his places in Monaco, Paris or London.
Lunch at Benoit is always a great experience. Food is consistently good and service professional and attentionate.
This is one of my favorite places near the theater district. It's elegant, the food is superb, service always warm and attentive. It was quiet on a Saturday when we came for lunch. We each started with onion soup, which was piping hot, richly flavored and with plenty of cheese. Then I had a croque madame, my friend had a salad. We were both very pleased. The wine-by-the-glass list is short, but has a good variety, including one of my top picks, gruner veltliner. Next time I'll be sure to get the quenelles, which I've had a few times before and find the best anywhere.
Exactly what was going for. It f lt like an upscale Parisian bistro. The only difference is English instead of French! Wonderful Delightful. Could not recommend it highly enough
Dining at Benoit should feel like a treat, but unfortunately, my experience left me with the opposite impression. From the moment we sat down, the service felt less like hospitality and more like a race. Rather than enjoying a relaxed evening out, we felt constantly hurried, as if the staff was eager to turn the table as quickly as possible. The atmosphere wasn't helped by the overly intrusive approach of the servers. They were very much “in your face,” yet somehow managed to miss the essence of true hospitality: being warm, attentive, and accommodating. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt pressured and uncomfortable. There was no sense of anticipation being met, no thoughtful suggestions, no effort to create a pleasant dining experience. A restaurant like Benoit should be a place where guests linger, savor, and enjoy. Sadly, what we encountered was closer to an eating contest — a rush from start to finish, with little regard for the customer's comfort or pace. For a spot carrying Alain Ducasse's name, the lack of care and refinement in the service was especially disappointing. In short: the food may be fine, but the way guests are treated leaves much to be desired. Dining here felt less like hospitality and more like being pushed out the door.
Had brunch there. Ordered Eggs Benedict which arrived on rock hard toast and cold eggs (and nothing else on plate). We sent it back and new serving was just the same. Waiter told us Eggs Benedict are served at room temperature. Will not go back there
Benoit is the place to Go when you want perfectly executed traditional French cuisine and I do mean perfect. Duck was cooked exquisitely, crispy skin and rare inside. notable also the chocolate soufflé was the lightest I've ever been served. Champagne selection was large and exquisitely curated. Restaurant is beautiful but not pretentious more like a brasserie in Paris. Wonderful Evening!
Meh Some dishes were good but almost everything was drowning in sauce/salad dressing. No buzz in the too brightly lit room. Our waiter didn't seem to know the menu. However, we found a good value proposition on the wine list.
Restaurantji Recommends
High end, haute cuisine at affordable prices. Cheaper than going to Paris and just as tasty!
Perfectly French classics every time we go. Best peppercorn sauce I've ever had. Wine list list superb. Service friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Overall our favourite restaurant in NY.
Benoit is a beautiful French restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is perfect. I've been many times and will be be back when I am in NYC again.
Excellent restaurant. Moderately priced, great service, attractive menu. I liked wine selection, plenty of French wines.
lovely authentic French restaurant in the heart of NYC. Had the Filet Mignon which was cooked to perfection. Very attentive service and lovely ambiance.
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